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Three new deaths registered as of Thursday

July 24, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Three people are reported to have succumbed to COVID-19 as the rapid surge of cases in Malawi continues as of Thursday, July 23, 84 cases were registered — up from 53 new cases on Monday on which two were deaths. A situation report presented by co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka says the three deaths occurred in Nkhata Bay, Karonga and Nsanje. Also as of Thursday, there were 46 new recoveries…

Two new COVID-19 deaths; confirmed cases rises to over 3,000

July 21, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in Malawi continues as of Monday, July 20, it registered 53 new cases, two new deaths in Blantyre and 27 new recoveries. A situation report presented by co-chairperson of Presidential Taskforce Force on COVID-19, Dr. John Phuka says as of Monday, the country has exceeded the mark of 3,000 confirmed cases and the number of deaths was at 64. “Of the new 53 cases, 47 are locally transmitted infections and…

Asian Business Community imposes second partial lockdown

July 20, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases within Malawi the Asian Business Community of Blantyre, Limbe and Zomba has imposed a second partial lockdown to contain the the spread of the pandemic. Effective Monday midnight for one month, it is now mandatory to wear a face mask when around people they do not live with and alway in public places. All shops, factories, offices and other places of work are mandated to enact mandatory face covering…

Blantyre DHO appeals for assistance to buy oxygen cylinders

July 20, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) is appealing to wellwishers to assist it to buy oxygen cylinders from Intakatech Company in order to access oxygen from the gas producing plant at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. A letter of request from Blantyre DHO’s Services, Dr. Gift Kawalazira says Intakatech Company installed an oxygen gas producing plant at Queens which can ably supply the DHO with oxygen. But the challenge being faced is that the DHO cannot use any…

Reunion Insurance enhances Mlambe Hospital’s COVID-19 fight as cases in Malawi increase

July 19, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In response to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, one of the fast growing insurance company in Malawi, Reunion Insurance donated K2 million towards the purchase of protective materials to Mlambe Mission Hospital’s isolation centre in Lunzu, Blantyre to assist in its fight against the pandemic. As of Saturday, July 18, Malawi registered 97 new cases with deaths at 59 — a sharp rise of 8 since Thursday. Total confirmed cases since April is…

Ministry of Health in telephonic survey with US health foundation EGPAF on COVID-19

July 17, 2020

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By Patricia Kapulula, MANA Malawi’s Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the US Centre for Disease Control and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), has embarked on a telephonic survey that will ascertain the number of people who might have symptoms related to COVID-19. In the survey, EGPAF has recruited a team of nurses who will be randomly calling individuals to assess how many people might have symptoms related to COVID-19. Deputy director of MoH Department of HIV…

Minister Kaliati bemoans rise of gender and social degradation due to COVID-19

July 17, 2020

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By Lily Kampani, MANA Minister of Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has expressed concern over gender based violence and child abuse which she said are on the increase since the onset of Coronavirus pandemic. Kaliati made the remarks on Thursday in Lilongwe at a press briefing to inform the general public on the ministry’s mandate and its activities, which include addressing issues regarding gender, children, disability, community development and the elderly. “The ministry has noted that closure…

COVID-19 victim shares his experiences and tips during his attack

July 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Felix Chisoni is living with COVID-19 that he recently contracted and has decided to share his experiences by advising the general public that once infected they should stay calm, positive and not to panic. Chisoni advises people that once attacked by the virus they should open up as other will be more than willing to assist. “God is always good — put Him first,” said the assistant librarian working for the University of Malawi’s Kamuzu College…

Attorney General advises COVID-19 Presidential Task Force from enforcing stricter preventive measures

July 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Attorney General, Chikosa Silungwe has written the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 advising it from enforcing stricter and compulsory public health (Coronavirus Containment, Prevention and Management) Rules, 2020 because the decision was challenged in court. The Coronavirus Containment, Prevention and Management Rules were gazetted by the Minister of Health on 9th April, 2020 but were suspended by the High Court in the case of the State (on application of Esther Kathumba and others). The injunction…

NBM Chichiri Service Centre temporary closed after some staff tests COVID-19 positive

July 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has closed its Chichiri Service Centre for 14 days as a precautionary measure after several of its members of staff tested positive of COVID-19. In a public statement, the bank says during the 14 days of closure, the Chichiri premises shall be disinfected and that all staff shall observe 14 days of self quarantine. The staff shall undergo a second test to those that tested negative after the 14 days of…